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Generalization Of Strong Convergence Theorem In Cat(0) Spaces, Alba Troci

UBT International Conference

The aim of this paper is to give the generalization condition of T-Ciric quasi contractive mapping. Also to study the generalization of strong convergence theorem of modified S-iteration process for Ciric quasi contractive operator in the framework of CAT(0) spaces based on new generalized condition for T-Ciric quasi contractive mapping. Our results extend and generalize many known results from the previous work given in the existing literature (see [1, 6]).

Traditional Mathematics And New Methods Of Teaching Through Programming Together With Students, Robert Kosova, Teuta Thanasi, Lindita Mukli, Loreta Nakuçi Pëllumbi

UBT International Conference

We are used to the traditional methods of teaching mathematics. The textbook, the blackboard and a chalk have been for centuries a wonderful part of teaching. And, they always will be. Traditional teaching methods of mathematics are a wonderful legacy of our educational system that have educated generations of teachers, engineers, administrators, managers, leaders, and economists. American universities websites, the video- lectures of the best professors of well-known disciplines such as statistics, operational research, number theory, algebra, game theory, show impressing large blackboards, all over the auditor's walls. We always will need and admire traditional mathematics. But, beyond the lessons, …

Investigative Journalism And Its Influence In The Framework Of Social And Institutional Of Kosova, Ganimet Klaiqi

UBT International Conference

Kosova as a state with a new democracy, as in many other spheres, continues to limp through the media. Media operates in accordance with existing market. Current market, meanwhile, affects the journalism, in a way that it makes it more descriptive – reporting, and less investigative. Investigative journalism needs deeper research, while preparation for daily reports from journalists, does not allow them, in the same time to develop investigative journalism, as in the international media where the market is more serious.

However, as much as conditions permit, investigative journalism is being developed in Kosova. A question that arises is how …

The Autonomy Of News Journalists Of Kosovo’S Public Service Broadcaster Between Political Instrumentalization And Social Responsibility, Givlie Rexha

UBT International Conference

The news journalists of Kosovo’s Radio Television are a category of employees who find themselves between the influence of political factors, and the social responsibility assigned to them by the functions of the public broadcaster. Although their professional autonomy is guaranteed by the status of the public broadcaster, its actualization depends on the media hierarchy, which in itself is a product of political decision making. Politics exerts its influence on the public media of Kosovo through the right of decision making on strategic issues pertaining to its development, and through the election of the managing bodies. The effects of political …

Online Journalism, Ethics And Challenges, Musa Sabedini

UBT International Conference

Expansion of Internet and creation of online media have offered more opportunities for freedom of expression, civil journalism and democracy in general, however, the extended freedom has raised new concerns, related to ethics above all, where the most pressing are associated to hate speech, inaccuracy of information, inappropriate language in online media, etc.

Whatsoever, it must be emphasized that evolution of technology is not the main and only factor generating problematic issues related to ethics, especially in online media. There are other factors, too. Bearing in mind that content of online media is created by a whole variety of categories …

Security Analysis Of Wireless Ban In E-Health, Romina Muka, Sule Yildrim-Yayilgan, Kozeta Sevrani

UBT International Conference

The Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) has gained popularity as a new technology for e-Health, and is considered as one of the key research areas in computer science and healthcare applications. WBAN collects patients’ data, monitors constantly their physiological parameters, using small implantable or wearable sensors, and communicates these data using wireless communication techniques in short range. WBAN is playing a huge role in improving the quality of healthcare. Still, due to sensitive and concurrent nature of e-Heath systems, current research has showed that designers must take into considerations the security and privacy protection of the data collected by a …

Analysis Of The Mobile Market In 2014 In Macedonia, Recommendations For Better Development And Improved Quality Of Mobile Services, Arsov Boris, Trajkovski Vasko

UBT International Conference

In order to regulate the electronic communications market in a systematic way, the Agency for Electronic Communications, as a regulatory body in the field of electronic communications, has strongly set issues and targets to be achieved. The Agency has guidelines how to achieve the issues of a competitive market where conditions for using the electronic communications services with best quality and best prices are going to be created for the end users.

Descriptive Analysis Of Characteristics: A Case Study Of A Phone Call Network Graph, Orgeta Gjermëni, Miftar Ramosaco

UBT International Conference

Nowadays, systematic collection of data has necessitated a detailed statistical analysis as a necessary tool to make a mathematical characterization of them with the purpose of gathering information about the present or the future. Our aim in this paper is to analyze a landline phone call network graph from the perspective of descriptive analysis. We explore the characteristics and structural properties of the network graph constructed using an anonymous collection of data gathered from a Call Data Records of a telecommunication operator center located in south of Albania. The R statistical computing platform is used for network graph analysis.

Circuit Design For Green Communications – Methods, Tools And Examples, Galia Marinova, Zdravka Tchobanova

UBT International Conference

The paper makes an overview of the existing methods applied for circuit design with low power consumption objective. It considers Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and modules for power consumption estimation at the design stage. For analog and mixed analog-digital circuit design, the power estimation options in ORCAD Design Suit with PSpice and Analog Filter Wizard are studied. For digital communication systems the study covers the power estimation, analysis and optimization in ISE and Vivado systems, Xilinx Power Estimator (XPE) tool and spreadsheet, the XPower Analyzer, as well as similar tools proposed by ALTERA - PowerPlay Early Power Estimator and QUARTUS …

A Summary Of Classification And Regression Tree With Application, Adem Meta

UBT International Conference

Classification and regression tree (CART) is a non-parametric methodology that was introduced first by Breiman and colleagues in 1984. CART is a technique which divides populations into meaningful subgroups that allows the identification of groups of interest. CART as a classification method constructs decision trees. Depending on information that is available about the dataset, a classification tree or a regression tree can be constructed. The first part of this paper describes the fundamental principles of tree construction, pruning procedure and different splitting algorithms. The second part of the paper answers the questions why or why not the CART method should …

An Overview For Chaos Fractals And Applications, Adem Meta

UBT International Conference

The goal of this paper is to present, a summary of concepts from the Chaos and Fractals theory and some basic theory to understand how the Chaos and Fractal theory fundamentals work, for more to explain how is related the chaos theory with mathematics application. This paper will provide examples of how this new approach could be applied and how is chaos related to the Statistics. In this paper, I am going to introduce the concept of “fractal” dimension and some examples to calculate the dimensions. At the center of fractals is Mandelbrot set, otherwise is called the hard of …

Development Of Airships Stratospheric Platform Systems (Sps), Dimov Stojce Ilcev

UBT International Conference

In this paper are introduced airships as part of new Stratospheric Platform System (SPS) in function of space communications. Airships are the latest space techniques with advanced technology for fixed and all mobile applications, including military and rural solutions. This SPS employ unmanned or manned, solar or fuel energy airships or aircraft carrying payloads with transponders and antennas. The airship SPS can be considered as a novel solution for providing communication and navigation services. The research and development of airships for putting the system in to practical use is ongoing in some countries. The remote controlled-solar powered airships or aircraft …

Improving Non-Native English Students’ Communicative Competence And Collaboration Skills Through Virtual Simulations, Alisa Sadiku

UBT International Conference

Knowing how to communicate in the target language is the main goal of most language learners. Furthermore, it is very challenging for teachers to bring real world communication experiences in classroom settings where English is not the native language. Hence, in this paper I explore the role of virtual simulations in promoting communicational and collaboration opportunities to non-native speakers of English. In my research, I describe how virtual worlds improve communicative and collaborative skills of non-native speakers of English. Moreover, I investigate how virtual worlds can create a learner centered environment where students take control of their own language production. …

Generalization Of Strong Convergence Theorem In Cat(0) Spaces, Alba Troci

UBT International Conference

The aim of this paper is to give the generalization condition of T-Ciric quasi contractive mapping. Also to study the generalization of strong convergence theorem of modified S-iteration process for Ciric quasi contractive operator in the framework of CAT(0) spaces based on new generalized condition for T-Ciric quasi contractive mapping. Our results extend and generalize many known results from the previous work given in the existing literature (see [1,6]).

Web Application Penetration Testing, Besnik Qehaja, Gazmend Krasniqi, Ardian Bajraliu, Amet Shabani

UBT International Conference

Safety of information is needed either in private sector or business for protection from market with competitive secrets or only for privacy. Advantages of internet and web applications is that they are accessible from everyone, but in business word data should be safe, reliable accessible. Although these are not new problems and always had different solutions to these problems, we always need to be on the cutting edge with new attacks that appear every day and to try to achieve a greater security. In this paper we present some of the most dangerous forms of risk which are risking web …

Two Decades Of Progress For Minorities In Aviation, David C. Ison, Rene Herron, Linda Weiland

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

Diversity within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has historically lagged behind that which is found in other vocational paths. Aviation has also suffered poor diversity with virtually no participation among professional pilots. With both the literature specifying the benefits of diversity in the aviation workplace and potential shortages of pilots looming, it is in the interest of aerospace stakeholders to have access to the most comprehensively diverse employee pool possible. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the trends in participation by minorities who completed professional pilot education programs in the United States. Data concerning the …

Health And Wellness In The Young Child Hdf 208, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Improving Learner Experience Through Creative Library Instructional Design, Mandi Goodsett

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

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Bringing The Library Into The Lab: Implementing A Library Tutorial At The Point Of Need, Margaret Barkley

Roesch Library Faculty Presentations

Recognizing the difficulty that biology research poses for first-year students, a science librarian collaborated with biology faculty to create and deliver an online tutorial for an introductory biology lab. This poster will showcase the design and implementation of the library tutorial.

Designing And Implementing A Sustainable Institutional Repository Initiative In A Tight Budget Time, Jane Wu

Library Faculty & Staff Scholarship

In contrast with the traditional “build it and they will come” approach, the library collaborated with campus faculty and staff and successfully demonstrated to campus administration the need to establish an institutional repository despite fiscal limitations. The presentation reveals some successful strategies to develop a sustainable repository.

Analyzing Trends In Discovery Layer Effectiveness Using High Impact Referrals, Robert Boissy

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

Many competing claims have been made about the time and expense of maintaining different discovery tools in the academic library setting. Analysis of traffic, visits, and views may be inadequate data to focus this discussion. Analysis of high impact referrals, those that lead directly to downloads and denials, is more meaningful. Downloads are an indicator of worth, as are denials. This brief session will outline what a major STM publisher looks for in the profile of the discovery layer of its academic clients.

Enabling Undergraduates To Begin Research Projects At The University Of Rochester, Sue Cardinal

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

What skills and network do undergraduates need to successfully join a research collaboration that matches their abilities and interests? During the 2015-16 academic year, librarians at the University of Rochester River Campus Libraries prototyped and refined Taking Control of Your Research Path, an eight-week/one-hour-per-week workshop. This workshop series covered a process for success: identifying one's own research interests, learning about the work of researchers and research groups, building skills in elevator pitches and informational interviewing, networking with peers advisors and finally interviewing with potential research groups. The Libraries can't provide a full perspective on undergraduate research alone. Experts across the …

From Instructor To Facilitator: Moving Beyond Static Librarian-Student Encounters, Erica Johns

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

Every Fall, Cornell’s Mann Library holds a Local Food & Fiber Fair bringing together farmers and artisans from the local community and students, faculty and staff in the library lobby. In this talk, we will discuss efforts to transform this annual community festival from a mere transactional market to an experiential learning fair. By asking that all vendors incorporate an educational demonstration with their booth, the fair becomes a collection of active workshops where visitors can learn to spin wool, compost with worms, pickle produce, and inoculate logs while also supporting local merchants. Although librarians hosted one informational booth complete …

Opening Up Open Access: Exceeding Users' Needs, Marsha Miles, Ben Richards

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

In an effort to reduce costs for students, many universities are engaged in initiatives to promote the adoption and creation of Open Access (OA) resources, primarily textbooks. Faculty need assistance with selecting, funding, and creating OA textbooks and resources. Building upon existing services, libraries can educate faculty on key issues in the OA movement and offer guidance regarding content use and creation. This presentation will discuss how one library is providing innovative resources and services to exceed faculty OA creation and implementation needs and how this benefits students in more ways than expected. Attendees will learn what worked well and …

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly About Quick And Dirty Assessment Efforts, Colleen T. Boff, Amy Fry, Katie Mihaly, Linda Rich

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Presented at the 2016 ALAO Annual Conference: User Experience-Exceeding Expectations by Design (Wilmington, OH).

The Write Time To Collaborate: Strengthening The Ties Between The Library And Writing Center, Holly A. Jackson

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Poster highlights the successful relationship between the Wright State University Libraries and the WSU Writing Center.

User-Focused Redesign: Using Survey And Usability Data To Redesign A Library Website, Leigh Ann Duncan, Mary Lou Baker Jones, Jane S. Wildermuth

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Are library websites meeting our users’ needs? Usability testing is one way to answer this question. Panelists will share the planning process and usability testing method employed for the redesign of an academic library website. Observations, video clips from the tests, and practical application of the findings will be shared.

Scholarly Publishing: Instruction For Undergraduate Students, Michelle Price

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

Undergraduate biology students at St. John Fisher College have several opportunities to engage with the concept of Scholarly Publishing and consequently three different frames from the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education; Information Creation as a Process, Information Has Value, and Scholarship as Conversation. This is accomplished at three different points in the biology undergraduate curriculum. First, all students enrolled in general biology complete an exercise on open access, article processing charges, submission styles and other author instructions for several different publications. Then, there are two separate opportunities for upper level students; advanced anatomy and the Summer Science Fellows …

Does Aco Adoption Change The Health Workforce Configuration In U.S. Hospitals?, Avi Dor, Patricia Pittman, Clese Erikson, Roberto Delhy, Xinxin Han

Health Workforce Research Center Publications

Working with Premier, Inc., this study explored how participation in ACOs affects hospitals’ workforce assignment and configuration. The study 1) describes the differences in workforce characteristics in hospitals adopting versus not adopting an ACO model and 2) determines key changes in workforce before and after a hospital adopts an ACO model. Key Questions

1. Hospitals with what types of workforce configuration are more likely to participate in an ACO?
2. How do hospitals change their workforce after participating in an ACO?
3. Do hospitals not yet participating in ACOs make similar/different changes to workforce as their peers in ACOs?

“It All Starts With A Smile”: Training Student Employees In A Learning Commons Environment, Heidi Gauder, Patricia Meinking

Roesch Library Faculty Presentations

This poster will present the results of a survey that invited respondents to share information about student employees in learning commons environments, including training techniques, estimated training hours, and training content. This study aims to offer benchmarks for student employee training, with a goal of improving services in a learning commons environment.